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Download full textBurns, Elizabeth; Kimmel, Sue; Dickinson, Gail – School Library Research, 2016
Little research has been conducted examining advocacy efforts in the school library field despite the fact that program advocate is a prominent role for school librarians. One element of advocacy is the engagement in political initiatives that may affect school library programs. This case study investigates the effectiveness of one advocacy effort…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Advocacy, Library Services, Case Studies
Schuckett, Sandy – Library Media Connection, 2005
The brief history and background of the Library Association that sponsored the National Library Legislative Day in Washington is outlined. The specific issues, such as ESEA, the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), Copyright, and E-Rate, are discussed.
Descriptors: Professional Associations, School Libraries, United States History, Advocacy
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1968
These 19 articles on school-public library cooperation have appeared in library and education periodicals or conference proceedings. Topics covered include: the problems and opportunities of library service to students; various relationships between school and public libraries; aspects of library cooperation in general; and descriptions of…
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Librarians, Library Cooperation, Library Services
Mahar, Mary Helen – ALA Bull, 1969
An overview of current experimental school library programs and media center demonstrations funded by the federal government. Examples of specific programs are included. (JB)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Federal Aid, Learning Resources Centers
Michie, Joan S.; Chaney, Bradford W. – US Department of Education, 2005
The Improving Literacy through School Libraries (LSL) Program was established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 under Title I, Part A, Subpart 4 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The purpose of the program is to improve the literacy skills and academic achievement of students by providing them with increased access to…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Program Effectiveness, Library Services, Elementary Secondary Education
National Advisory Commission on Libraries, Washington, DC. – 1967
Objectives of this survey were : (1) to assess the recent history, current status, and trends of school libraries, and (2) to outline alternative approaches to the solution of major problems. A literature review, interviews, and field visits revealed that school library service is undergoing rapid development because of school library professional…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Federal Legislation, Financial Support, Labor Needs
Hart, Thomas L., Ed. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1993
Discusses political action that affects school library media programs. Topics addressed include education and school library media program statistics; learning resources and technology statistics; the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA) of 1981, particularly the disparity of collections and effects on student achievement; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Frase, Robert W. – 1975
libraries' share of general revenue sharing funds. Statistical tables showing federal Commission on Libraries and Information Science. The status of federal categorical and non-categorical aid to libraries is described, along with formulation methods for federal library policies and the present government climate for library planning. The…
Descriptors: Categorical Aid, College Libraries, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. – 1965
THIS COMMITTEE REPORT CONTAINS THE PRESIDENT'S 1965 EDUCATION AND STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGES, THE TEXT OF THE 1965 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND A SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE ESEA. THE TITLES OF THE ACT PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR (1) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES TO…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Data, Disadvantaged Youth, Education Service Centers
1967
THIS REPORT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES AND EVALUATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS--(1) AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIFTED STUDENTS, (2) A SPECIAL CONCERT PROGRAM, (3) A PROGRAM TO DEVELOP CURRICULUM GUIDES, (4) A PROGRAM FOR STUDENT THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, (5) A DEMONSTRATION CENTER FOR TEACHERS OF MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN, (6) A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, (7) A…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Compensatory Education, Demonstration Centers, Disadvantaged Youth
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate. – 1968
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act Amendments of 1967 legislate financial a sistance for the education of children from low-income families, appropriations for school library resources and other instructional materials, and funds for supplementary educational centers and services. Also covered are grants for cooperative educational…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, American Indians, Bilingual Students, Compensatory Education
SCHROCK, ROBERT W. – 1968
IN AN ATTEMPT TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION AMONG TEACHERS, A SIX-COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO, SERVING MORE THAN 50,000 STUDENTS AND 2,500 TEACHERS. WITH A PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF 8, AND EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF AUDIOVISUAL DEVICES, THE CENTER IS PREPARED TO ASSIST ANY TEACHER…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Cooperative Programs, Creativity, Cultural Enrichment
Snyder, Thomas D.; Dillow, Sally A. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
The 2012 edition of the "Digest of Education Statistics" is the 48th in a series of publications initiated in 1962. The "Digest" has been issued annually except for combined editions for the years 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86. Its primary purpose is to provide a compilation of statistical information
covering the broad field…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Adult Education
